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Iges Peninsula
The Iges peninsula, formed by a circular bend in the Meuse downstream from Sedan, has always been a crossing point. A secondary Roman road, linking the two major routes from Reims to Cologne and from Reims to Trier, passed through Iges and crossed the Meuse via a paved ford. Following the surrender of 1870, 80,000 French soldiers were crammed onto the peninsula in appalling conditions before being transferred to Germany, hence the name ‘Camp de la Misère’ (Camp of Misery) given to the peninsula.
Sedan, the lake and the canal
A walk around the lake in November, shrouded in mist, with a detour through the town centre and the renovated old quarters, then back along the canal, admiring the reflections of the bourgeois houses in its dark waters.
The Margueritte Division March
During the Franco-Prussian War of 1870, the sacrifice of the Chasseurs d’Afrique of the Margueritte Division earned the admiration of William I, who remarked, “Ah! What brave men.” Follow in their footsteps and discover the countryside and battlefields of the Sedan region.
The Piot Cross at the start of the route from Wadelincourt
A route with very few sections through woodland which, throughout the walk, offers hikers sweeping panoramic views over the Bar and Meuse valleys.
Discovering the Sedan region
Set off to discover the historic sites that have shaped the Sedan region. Places steeped in history and emotion.
La Marfée
The Col de la Marfée, the village of Chaumont and its superb inscriptions on the pediments of the houses, panoramic views of Cheuveuges, the Meuse valley and Sedan: this is what awaits you on this walk, which takes you effortlessly through meadows, fields and forest.
Between Flize, Boutancourt and Dom le Mesnil
Beautiful views over the Meuse valley and the surrounding villages, as well as traces of the Second World War, in a place where stone quarrying has shaped its economic history.
Lumes, the Meuse and the Villers-Semeuse gravel pits
Rainwater, seepage, river flooding, trees and vegetation have transformed the former gravel pits into a very pleasant walk, in a maze of paths running alongside ponds, each more beautiful than the last, bordering the Meuse with very pretty landscapes as a backdrop and the peaceful murmur of human activity all around.
The Saint-Aignan Tunnel
Between the Mazarin Forest and the Bar Valley, near the village of Saint-Aignan, discover one of the secrets of the Ardennes Canal, which, to avoid detours, passes under the mountain. A lovely little walk to enjoy with the family, making ‘woo-hoo’ sounds to create an echo in the river tunnel.
Along the Givonne and the Ruisseau des Fraichis
This forest walk features numerous small paths, with two main landmarks: the Givonne and the Ruisseau des Fraichis.
31/7/22: the footbridge over the Givonne at (6) has been fully restored
Ballast pits at Fort des Ayvelles
Surprisingly peaceful gravel pits less than two kilometres from a town with over 50,000 inhabitants.
Discover a19th- century fort hidden in the woods.
The Douaire, Lazareth and Bouillonnais paths
This route follows a variety of paths through a forest with a wide range of tree species. It is located almost entirely within the Sedan National Forest.
Along the streams of Olly
Amidst the greenery and the scents of the woodland, a short walk to the sound of babbling brooks that you cross by fording.
Following the water between the Givonne and the Hatrelle
This walk, mostly through state-owned forest, will take you close to or past the Givonne and two of its main tributaries: the Ruisseau des Dix Frères and the Ruisseau de la Hatrelle. In places, you will also walk along the old route of the Bouillonnais, a small train that linked Sedan and Bouillon.
Route of Saint-Roger Chapel in Élan
Set off to discover this little corner of paradise where tranquillity reigns.A forest steeped in mystery – let yourself be carried away by the birdsong...
From Father Meslier to the Saint-Roger fountain
Walk through the Élan forest amidst splendid spruce and beech trees.
In the footsteps of Saint Roger, who founded Élan Abbey in 1148 (now destroyed) and the miraculous fountain that cures infertility and heartbreak.
Also in the footsteps of Father Meslier, who served in Étrépigny, Balaives and Butz from 1689 to 1729 and was an atheist and revolutionary.
Balcons de Meuse 2 – Le Theux via the Chemin des Carrières
This walk allows you to explore the quarries of Romery, the Theux district in Charleville-Mézières and part of the future Voie Verte, a development programme for the banks of the Meuse. It can be combined with the previous walk starting from Ville-sur-Lumes.
Circular route around La Grandville
Route through woods and valleys. Panoramic views over the Gernelle and Issancourt-et-Rumel valleys and, at the end of the hike, over La Grandville.
The Vendresse Arboretum, the Ligne aux Sapins and the Cogneux springs.
Enjoy the Vendresse State Forest, remarkable for its many species and rows of Douglas fir trees.
Take in the view of the vast Bar valley and the Ardennes canal before descending towards Omicourt. Climb back up to return to the Bar valley.
Walk along the Rouge Cogneux and discover its resurgent springs.
Return to the "Domaniale".